The contribution delves into the transdisciplinary nature of vegan and vegetarian nutrition, illustrating how it intersects with various disciplines and goes beyond them. By addressing health maintenance, well-being, taste, ethics, ecology, stress management, and spirituality, vegan and vegetarian nutrition serves as a prime example of problem-solving through transdisciplinarity. The paper introduces the concept of the “seven gifts” of vegan and vegetarian nutrition, which include nutrition and taste, well-being, health, empathy and love, global healing, inner peace, and spiritual growth. It emphasizes the vast array of ingredients and taste experiences available in plant-based cuisine, revealing the potential for extraordinary vegetarian and vegan gourmet dishes. The paper also highlights the increasing trend towards vegetarian diets and the positive impact they have on individuals’ well-being. Additionally, it addresses the global environmental implications of meat consumption, such as deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions, advocating for the adoption of plant-based diets as a means of global healing. The paper concludes by emphasizing the importance of compassion towards animals and the transformative power of a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, not only for personal well-being but also for collective societal change. By speaking of “gifts of vegetarian nutrition”, the author wants to make clear that this should not be a compulsion to change, but an offer that is ultimately beneficial to the individual as well as the collective of humanity and animals.